Serving 239 students in grades Kindergarten-7, Graves Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-24% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-7
Total Students
239 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)20-24%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)20-24%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
98%
21%
White
1%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Shelby County School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% TN state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% TN state average).
How many students attend Graves Elementary School?
239 students attend Graves Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Graves Elementary School students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Graves Elementary School?
Graves Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Graves Elementary School offer ?
Graves Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-7
What school district is Graves Elementary School part of?
Graves Elementary School is part of Shelby County School District.
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